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Greensburg YMCA to be overseen by Pittsburgh branch during leadership transition

A leadership team from the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh will evaluate and oversee the YMCA of Greensburg for the next four months while it seeks a new CEO, leaders said Wednesday.

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In 'serious need:' URA to consider $1.5 million loan for North Side YMCA as part of $22.5 million in upgrades

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How a New Youth Center Aims To Reinvigorate an Under-Resourced Pittsburgh Community

THE YOUTH CENTER AT THE HOMEWOOD-BRUSHTON YMCA IS THE FIRST OF TWO SPACES FOR RESIDENTS TO GAIN ACCESS TO CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY. AN ADULT SPACE WILL OPEN AT THE HOMEWOOD BRANCH OF CCAC IN AUGUST.


 Denise Bonura

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Hillman Foundation announces $5.4 million to address homelessness in Allegheny County

Funding comes one day after the Smithfield Shelter in Downtown Pittsburgh closed

STEVE BOHNEL
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Days, after the Smithfield Shelter closed its doors in Downtown Pittsburgh, the Henry L. Hillman Foundation, announced $5.4 million in grants to support initiatives to address homelessness in the region.

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Program offered to Black and brown swimmers to cut down on drowning deaths

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 5 to 19-year-olds who were Black were five times more likely to drown in a swimming pool. That's compared to their white peers.

Chandi Chapman
Anchor/Reporter

PITTSBURGH —

At the Thelma Lovette YMCA in the Hill District, new memories are being made at the facility.

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North Side YMCA’s $22.5 million renovation will honor its history and mission

by Joyce Gannon

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